Port_of_Aden

Port of Aden

Port of Aden

Port in Yemen

The Port of Aden is a key Yemeni port, situated in Aden on the Gulf of Aden. It is the largest and one of the most important ports in Yemen.

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Location

The Port of Aden is situated approximately 170 km east of the strait of Bab Al Mandeb, which connects the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea.[1] The port is one of the largest natural harbors in the world.[2] Serving as an important oil storage and refueling station for tankers, the port was the second busiest harbor for refuelling, in the world after New York in the 1950s.[3]

Port of aden in 1890-1900

Port facilities

  • Ma'alla Multipurpose and Container Terminal[4]
  • Aden Container Terminal[4]
  • Oil Harbour[4]
  • Fishing Harbour[4]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Aden City Profile" (PDF).
  2. [2]
    "The port of Aden overcomes the crisis, regains its strength". EgyptToday. 14 April 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
  3. [3]
    "ميناء عدن | اليمن يعوّل على "ميناء عدن" لجعله بوابته للعالم الخارجي". www.portofaden.net. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
  4. [4]
    "Port of Aden - Services & Facilities". www.portofaden.com. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
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